Good question Pat, thanks for asking. The studies I looked at were specifically focused on cervical cancer. While other cancers are certainly present, cervical cancer is devastating large populations of women globally--many in their childbearing years-- and is the leading cause of cancer death in several countries. Global health experts are deeply concerned about this trend, since cervical cancer can be cured if caught early. But without the proper screening tools available, most cases are discovered too late.
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Good question Pat, thanks for asking. The studies I looked at were specifically focused on cervical cancer. While other cancers are certainly present, cervical cancer is devastating large populations of women globally--many in their childbearing years-- and is the leading cause of cancer death in several countries. Global health experts are deeply concerned about this trend, since cervical cancer can be cured if caught early. But without the proper screening tools available, most cases are discovered too late.
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